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enU.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit To Iraqhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/us-defense-secretary-makes-unannounced-visit-iraq
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=U.S.+Defense+Secretary+Makes+Unannounced+Visit+To+Iraq&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDA5MTYwMDQ1MDEzMzE1ODcyMjRmY2FlMA004)"/></div><p>Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:24:00 +0000David Welna83131 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgAfter Iran Nuclear Deal, U.S. Defense Secretary Reassures Mideast Allieshttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/after-iran-nuclear-deal-us-defense-secretary-reassures-mideast-allies
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=After+Iran+Nuclear+Deal%2C+U.S.+Defense+Secretary+Reassures+Mideast+Allies&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDA5MTYwMDQ1MDEzMzE1ODcyMjRmY2FlMA004)"/></div><p>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:41:00 +0000David Welna83061 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgIn Wake Of Iran Deal, Defense Secretary Embarks On Middle East Tourhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/wake-iran-deal-defense-secretary-embarks-middle-east-tour
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=In+Wake+Of+Iran+Deal%2C+Defense+Secretary+Embarks+On+Middle+East+Tour&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDA1MTczMTM4MDEyNzM1OTUxMzg5ZDUyMw004)"/></div><p>Transcript <p>AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: <p>The nuclear pact with Iran that the U.S. and five other major powers agreed on this week is being denounced by some of Iran's Middle Eastern neighbors. The loudest objections to the deal by far are coming from Israel.Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:48:00 +0000David Welna82882 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgRussia Poses 'Greatest Threat' To U.S., Gen. Dunford Tells Senate Panelhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/russia-poses-greatest-threat-us-gen-dunford-tells-senate-panel
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Russia+Poses+%27Greatest+Threat%27+To+U.S.%2C+Gen.+Dunford+Tells+Senate+Panel&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDA5MTYwMDQ1MDEzMzE1ODcyMjRmY2FlMA004)"/></div><p>Transcript <p>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: <p>After a two-month wait, General Joe Dunford finally got his job interview today. He's President Obama's choice for the nation's top military officer. Dunford would be the administration's third Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:26:00 +0000David Welna82433 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgIn Data Breach, Reluctance To Point The Finger At Chinahttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/data-breach-reluctance-point-finger-china
Adm. Michael Rogers is among the American officials most likely to know which country perpetrated the Office of Personnel Management's <a href="http://www.opm.gov/news/latest-news/announcements/frequently-asked-questions/">massive data breach,</a> possibly the biggest hack ever of the U.S. government. He's not only director of the National Security Agency, but also heads the <a href="http://www.arcyber.army.mil/">U.S.Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:32:00 +0000David Welna82059 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgIn Data Breach, Reluctance To Point The Finger At ChinaSenate Advances USA Freedom Act, After Republican Leaders Fail To Amend Billhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/senate-advances-usa-freedom-act-after-republican-leaders-fail-amend-bill
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Senate+Advances+USA+Freedom+Act%2C+After+Republican+Leaders+Fail+To+Amend+Bill&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDA5MTYwMDQ1MDEzMzE1ODcyMjRmY2FlMA004)"/></div><p>Transcript <p>MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: <p>A tense standoff in Congress over the government's surveillance powers came to a speedy end this afternoon. The Senate approved legislation already passed by the House to reinstate several spying provisions.Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:25:00 +0000David Welna80380 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgCongressional Stalemate Threatens To Kill Phone Data Programhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/congressional-stalemate-threatens-kill-phone-data-program
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Congressional+Stalemate+Threatens+To+Kill+Phone+Data+Program&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDA5MTYwMDQ1MDEzMzE1ODcyMjRmY2FlMA004)"/></div><p>Transcript <p>RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: <p>And as you head out for this Memorial Day weekend, so are members of Congress. The House is already gone. The Senate is trying to get out, but there's a deadlock over a controversial section of the USA Patriot Act.Fri, 22 May 2015 09:09:00 +0000David Welna79801 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgThe Man Who Keeps Tabs On U.S. Money Spent In Afghanistanhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/man-who-keeps-tabs-us-money-spent-afghanistan
John Sopko, whose job is to watch over U.S. government spending in Afghanistan, says it's not his job to be a cheerleader — it's to speak truth to power.<p>"I am often the bringer of bad news to people.Thu, 14 May 2015 21:42:00 +0000David Welna79410 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgThe Man Who Keeps Tabs On U.S. Money Spent In AfghanistanObama To Nominate Gen. Joseph Dunford As Joint Chiefs Chairmanhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/obama-nominate-gen-joseph-dunford-joint-chiefs-chairman
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Obama+To+Nominate+Gen.+Joseph+Dunford+As+Joint+Chiefs+Chairman&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAzMTgwNjM4MDEyMzY2MTg2ODAxMmIzNA004)"/></div><p>Transcript <p>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: <p>President Obama has tapped the general who launched the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In announcing his choice today of Marine General Joe Dunford, Mr. Obama is also leaving his mark on the next presidency.Tue, 05 May 2015 20:31:00 +0000David Welna78913 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgCiting Religious Beliefs, Muslim Gitmo Inmates Object To Female Guardshttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/citing-religious-beliefs-muslim-gitmo-inmates-object-female-guards
A clash between Muslim inmates and the female soldiers assigned to guard them has led to a standoff at the lockup in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.<p>A judge has blocked female guards from shackling and escorting five Muslim men being tried for plotting the Sept. 11 attacks.Sat, 02 May 2015 11:59:00 +0000David Welna78742 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgCiting Religious Beliefs, Muslim Gitmo Inmates Object To Female Guards